Village on the Cannon

SPANISH CLASSES OFFERED AT VOC

2008-04-02T07:45:00.000-07:00

Morning classes: Mondays, April 14-May 19, 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Evening Classes: Mondays, April 14-May 19, 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Susan Hvistendahl will be offering two six-week series of beginning Spanish classes on Mondays starting April 14 in the Community Room. All classes are open to the public. The cost will be $40 for the term, with a $5.00 materials fee.

Susan Hvistendahl has taught continuing education Spanish classes for 30 years in New York, including for the State University of New York at Purchase, Hudson Valley Community College and the Croton-on-Hudson school district. She is a St. Olaf College graduate and has also studied at the University of Veracruz in Jalapa, Mexico.

The classes are designed for students who wish to learn the Spanish language in a relaxed atmosphere with others, for travel, for their professions or for personal pleasure.

For further information and to register for the classes, please call Susan at (507) 650-0070.

HAPPINESS SEMINAR AT VOC

2008-04-01T09:15:00.000-07:00

Village on the Cannon hosted a seminar entitled "Happiness: Your Compass to Health and Purpose in Retirement and Beyond" on March 13th. Resident Bruce Roberts was among the speakers for the day. Participants explored things that make them happy and how happiness directly affects health and relationships.. They also shared suggestions for finding greater meaning and purpose in the their lives.

What Makes You Happy?

2008-03-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

Figuring out what truly makes you happy is no easy task. This is true throughout life, but is particularly fitting in retirement, when people find themselves in the midst of a new social dynamic with more free time than ever. The question quickly becomes: What do I want and need in life to be happy and content, and to feel a sense of purpose?

These questions and more will be addressed at our seminar here at Village on the Cannon Thursday, March 13th from 9 a.m. until noon.

Our Speakers are:
The Rev. Dr. Reid Zimmerman. Dr. Zimmerman will lead the group through a conversaton that examines mind, body, and spirit wellness as it relates to individuals, families, and the broader community. With more than 25 years of leadership experience, Zimmermen, an educator and consultant, recently served as the executive director of the Minnesota Senior Federation.

Dr. Bruce Roberts, professor emeritus, Dept. of Psychology, St. Olaf College.
Dr. Roberts has an extenseive background in positive psychology that includes research and instruction. He will discuss why positive emotions are important to all of us and how we might find well-being in retirement and beyond. Dr. Roberts taught psychology at St. Olaf for 33 years and is actively involved in the greater Northfield community.

Christine Naylor, Guild Member, University of MN Center for Spirituality and Healing.
As a leader for the Center's Purpose Project Workshops, Ms. Naylor will guide the group in having courageous conversations about meaning and purpose in the second half of life. She will be sharing tools and materials from the Center's Purpose Project Workshop.

Retirement is sterotypically thought to be a time of contentment and relaxation, but we've learned many actually find themselves struggling with a loss of identity and lack of structure. In retirement, individuals go through diifferent periods of adjustment. From early retirement and adjusting to your new freedom, to later when we face lifestyle changes and downsizing. We continually need to evaluate our situations to truly understand what makes us happy at the stage we are in.

Registration, Coffee begins at 8:30 a.m.

The conference will begin at 9:00.

We will have a break between each speaker.

Conference fee: $5.00 per person.

Pre-registration is necessary. Space is limited.

Our e-mail server is currently in the E.R. We invite you to register by phone:

507.664.0114 or toll free 866.654.0762

Village on the Cannon has a barrier-free entrance.

Happiness: Your Compass to Health and Purpose in Retirement and Beyond

2008-03-03T12:15:00.000-08:00

Join us here at Village on the Cannon, Thursday, March 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 as we explore happiness and how it affects our health, relationships, self-fulfillment, and purpose in our second half of life.

Check-in, coffee: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00.

Fee $5.00 per person; space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Contact: 507.664.0114 cpetters@collegevillecommunities.com

Give My Regards To Broadway

2008-01-10T14:01:00.000-08:00

Today, Myrna Johnson, Cannon Valley Elder Collegium Instructor, had a special surprise for her class and the Village. She, Ruth Legvold, and Leslie Lykins belted out one Musical Operetta after another with Donna Paulson, at the piano. Throughout the halls rang the tunes of turn-of-the-20th century music from Victor Herbert and Sigmond Romberg.

While this class learns about the history of Broadway Musicals that started in 1735, Thursdays from 9:30 - 11:30, for 8 weeks, you can visit CVEC to see what others are learning and how you can join.

Click here to listen

Northfield Downtown Winter Walk

2007-12-05T11:32:00.000-08:00

The 9th annual Winter Walk is this Thursday night, Dec. 6th. See the Chamber of Commerce's Winter Walk page for complete details/schedule. The Northfield Arts Guild's Festival of Trees begins too!

Click here to view Five years of Winter Walk photo albums.

Our Village MVP A Standout

2007-11-17T12:38:00.000-08:00

The sun broke out that morning, 65 and sunny with only a slight breeze, perfect weather for football. Ina Carlson, Quarterback and the Village MVP threw long passes left and right, dodged being sacked, and lite up the town this Halloween. What a sport she was!

Happy Hour!

2007-11-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

Very little wine was spilled last night during Happy Hour in the Village Libary! We all had a chance to catch up on each others Thanksgiving plans while relaxing in front of the warm fire.

Sunday Open House

2007-09-26T12:44:00.000-07:00

Open House: Sunday, September 30 and Sunday, October 7, each day, Noon - 4pm. Mari Buttweiler will be available to give you a personally guided tour of our Collegeville Community. See our beautifully furnished model and view any of the few remaining unsold homes.

Defeat of Jesse James Grand Parade

2007-09-26T12:32:00.000-07:00

The Wheelmen made an appearance in the Grand Parade this year and wowed spectators and Village residents with their hair-raising tricks!

Left to right: Marty Sobeck, Jeff Eggers, Darrell Hinklin, Juston Anderson, and Shannon and Taylor Ellsworth.

Concert at Riverside Park

2007-09-16T10:16:00.000-07:00

The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra performance at Riverside Park was wonderful! Many Village residents enjoyed the music from the comfort of their private balconies.

Northfield in the Top Five!

2007-08-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

Downtown Northfield has been named as One of the Five Best Neighborhoods in North America and the Best Small Town Neighborhood by the Project for Public Spaces. To read more about this visit this link... http://nddc.org/weblog/post/801/.

Health Expo at the Village

2007-08-07T12:26:00.000-07:00

Door prizes were just part of the fun when almost 300 people attended the
1st Women's Health Expo that was held at our Village.

Local Health professionals volunteered to give demonstrations,
mini-consultations, and presentations that evening.

Due to the overwhelming success the ladies are already planning the next event!

Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra at Riverside Park

2007-07-11T11:13:00.000-07:00

The Cannon Valley Regional Orchestra and the New Booker Bus will perform at Riverside Park which is located just across the street from our Village!

Wednesday, August 15 at Riverside Park
Booker opens at 6 pm and the Music begins at 7 pm

While the CVRO plays most often as a symphony orchestra, the group has also perfomed in a chamber orchestra format, as a symphonic winds ensemble, and has presented concerts featuring CVRO musicians in solo and chamber ensemble performances.

Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket and get ready for fun and free entertainment!

(The NHS Auditorium will serve as the rain site for each event, and the show will go on.)

Health Event at the Village

2007-07-11T09:41:00.000-07:00

The first ever Downtown Health Event will be held at our Village!

Friday evening, July 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
An evening of music, laughter and learning.
It's about our lives, our passions, our health and our happiness...
Meet local health and lifestyle professionals, famous author Lincoln Child, food and wine experts and more!

Over $4,000 worth of prizes will be given away!

Below are the list of local businesses that will be here at the Village that night. We hope to see you!

-Advanced Skin Care
-Arbonne Cosmetics
-Cannon Valley Water
-Christine Oatis-Skinner
-Ecoquest
-Ewald Coaching
-Firehouse Liquors
-Heartwork Studio
-HOPE
-J.U.S.T Pilates
-Jane's Massage
-Just Food Co-op
-KAB Coaching
-Lawrenz Jewelry
-Northfield Chiropractic
-Northfield Hospital
-Present Perfect
-Professional Drive Dental
-Reflexology and Health Scents
-River City Books
-Northfield Senior Citizen Center
-Shepherd's Way Farm
-Village on the Cannon
-Vital Force Consulting
-Northfield Area YMCA

Exclusive Night At The Arts Guild

2007-06-13T09:51:00.001-07:00

VOC is the Exclusive Sponsor of the Arts Guild's production of Little Shop of Horrors.

Pre-Theater Party!
Residents and their guests will gather for a festive wine and cheese gathering at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater Lobby from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m on Thursday, June 21.

Enjoy the Show!
One of the longest-running Off-Broadway shows of all time, this affectionate spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies has become a household name, thanks to a highly successful film version and a score by the songwriting team of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Charming, tuneful and hilarious, this show is great entertainment!

When: June 21, 2007 - 7:30 p.m. performance

Where: Northfield Arts Guild Theater

Need Help With Your Move?

2007-06-13T09:46:00.000-07:00

We know that the decision to move and 'right size' can be a daunting task so we've placed information on our website that we hope you find useful. It is very easy to find... simply visit our Amenities and Features page and you'll see it on the right hand side.

Lunch Bunch

2007-06-09T11:23:00.001-07:00

Village Residents and Guests next Lunch Bunch will be Friday, July 13 (Friday the 13th!) at the Mandarin Garden, 107 4th St. East, 11:30 a.m. Hope to see you all there!

Millstream Shops & Lofts Groundbreaking

2007-06-06T15:48:00.000-07:00

The Mill Stream Shops and Lofts project, developed by Collegeville Development Group, broke ground last week. It is a proposed residential and commercial development in the heart of downtown St. Joseph, MN, a college town hosting the College of Saint Benedict.

Join Us For MacBeth and As You Like It

2007-06-06T15:24:00.001-07:00

Select one or both trips!

Reserve your Seat Today with Kari 507.664.0114!

Macbeth Saturday, July 14, 2007 Performance at 3 p.m.
Dine and meet the cast at Green Mill, Winona before returning to Northfield.
Depart VOC at Noon; return approximately 9:30 p.m.
Cost $75/person (Includes admission, meal and transportation)

As You Like It Saturday, July 21, 2007 Performance at 3 p.m.
Dine and meet the cast at Green Mill, Winona before returning to Northfield.
Depart VOC at Noon; return approximately 9:30 p.m.
Cost $75/person (Includes admission, meal and transportation)

Seats are limited. Deadline is June 15.

Shakespeare At The Village

2007-06-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

As good luck would have it... the Village hosted a theatre event on Monday, June 4.

It was standing room only when, Doug Scholz-Carlson, GRSF Director, previewed the upcoming Great River Shakespeare Festival Season. He offered a Sneak Peek and performed short Shakespearean soliloquies from both Macbeth and As You Like It.

We learned first hand where the cast members are in their rehearsal process and got a glimpse of their stage designs, sets, and costumes.

Last but not least he demonstrated how one performs stage combat without getting injured… we had a few brave soles who partook in a little repartee!

Ukranian Easter Egg Class

2007-04-07T11:24:00.000-07:00

Last night we gathered for a fun class in learning how to decorate Ukranian Easter eggs. We had a great time and thank goodness only cracked a few!

The tradition of creating PYSANKY started many thousands of years ago. Man started creating eggs to give to others for well wishings. PYSANKY were given at births, engagements, weddings, sickness, anything that you would wish well for someone.

When Christianity came to Ukraine, the symbolism was encorparated to Christian meanings. The star once symbolized the pagan god Altar, and now stands for Christ and love; the cross stood for the four corners of the world, and now for Christianity. The underlying meanings all wish for love, happiness, and wealth in both the old and the new.

Above: Leslie and Julia Schultz, Patsy Opaug, Patty Cohn, and the Karen Anderson Clan.

Home & Garden Show 2007

2007-04-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

The Annual Home & Garden Show was held Saturday, March 31 at the Northfield Middle School. It was a fun day for everyone; guest speakers, give aways, and lots of helpful information! Kari and Sonja take a moment from the action to pose for the camera. Be sure to mark your calendar for next year's show!

Take Beginning Spanish!

2007-03-10T13:38:00.000-08:00

Senora Susan Hvistendahl, is offering two, 6-week series, of Beginning Spanish starting April 17 in the Cannon Community Room. You can choose to take the course in the morning, evening or both!

April 17 - May 22 9:00 am - 10:30 am
April 17 - May 22 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Cost is just $40 + $5 material fee. Sign-up today with Susan at 507.650.0070

Trip to Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona

2007-02-23T21:41:00.000-08:00

Join us for an adventure trip to the Great River Shakespeare Festival in Winona this summer to see Macbeth and As You Like It.

Click flyer image for details (PDF) and see this GRSF Press Release (PDF) on the two plays.